The document discusses the invisible injuries of war that many soldiers face, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). It notes that around 300,000 soldiers currently suffer from PTSD or major depression, and about 320,000 reported experiencing a TBI during deployment. The long-term effects of wartime experiences can negatively impact a soldier's functioning and quality of life for years after their service. The VA provides resources and benefits to support the readjustment of veterans to civilian life.
The document discusses post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans returning from combat situations throughout history from World War I to current conflicts. Front line combat exposes soldiers to extraordinary stress that can lead to the development of PTSD, with symptoms like anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal. Rates of PTSD are high, with some studies finding it in up to 18% of recent veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. While PTSD is a serious issue, treatment programs indicate that with support veterans can often learn to manage their symptoms and live productive lives.
This document discusses concussions in the NFL and proposes several policy solutions. It summarizes the revenue and popularity of the NFL, defines concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), and outlines the typical critiques of viewing the issue as one of player disposition versus situational factors. It also describes the media's shift from dispositionism to situationalism in covering NFL concussions over time. Finally, it proposes six policy recommendations including improving equipment, increasing education, independent diagnosis and reporting of injuries, altering liability structures, changing NFL rules, and potentially ending football.
Forest View Breakfast and Learn 12-10-2014Elena Bridges
This document discusses a meeting focused on best practices for collaboration between rural mental health providers and the VA to meet the mental health needs of returning veterans in Michigan. It provides an overview of PTSD and TBI, including history, DSM-V criteria, symptoms, comorbidity, assessment tools, and treatment approaches. The objectives are to review the history and diagnosis of PTSD/TBI, explain assessment and case management skills, and discuss networking to strengthen veterans' services in Michigan.
This document provides an overview of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It begins by discussing what PTSD is and how it can affect all aspects of a person's life. It then goes into detail about the history of PTSD throughout different wars. Specific symptoms and how the amygdala and hippocampus are involved in the disorder are explained. Finally, the document discusses treatment methods and includes interviews with psychologists and veterans about their experiences with PTSD.
This document discusses post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its treatment. It provides background on PTSD, noting it has been historically called names like shell shock. The symptoms of PTSD can include uncontrolled shaking, loss of appetite, inability to focus, and nightmares. The best current treatment approach is cognitive processing therapy, which helps patients process traumatic experiences by allowing them to feel angry, frustrated, and scared. The US government is working to improve mental healthcare, including investing in training more professionals and expanding coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) arises as a delayed response to an exceptionally stressful event like war, disaster, or assault. Symptoms include re-experiencing the event through flashbacks or nightmares, avoidance of reminders, and increased anxiety and arousal. Risk factors include previous trauma, lack of social support, and genetics. Diagnosis involves assessing symptoms of re-experiencing, avoidance, changes in mood and arousal. Treatment options include antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) which exposes patients to traumatic memories and teaches coping skills.
The document discusses the invisible injuries of war that many soldiers face, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). It notes that around 300,000 soldiers currently suffer from PTSD or major depression, and about 320,000 reported experiencing a TBI during deployment. The long-term effects of wartime experiences can negatively impact a soldier's functioning and quality of life for years after their service. The VA provides resources and benefits to support the readjustment of veterans to civilian life.
The document discusses post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans returning from combat situations throughout history from World War I to current conflicts. Front line combat exposes soldiers to extraordinary stress that can lead to the development of PTSD, with symptoms like anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal. Rates of PTSD are high, with some studies finding it in up to 18% of recent veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. While PTSD is a serious issue, treatment programs indicate that with support veterans can often learn to manage their symptoms and live productive lives.
This document discusses concussions in the NFL and proposes several policy solutions. It summarizes the revenue and popularity of the NFL, defines concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), and outlines the typical critiques of viewing the issue as one of player disposition versus situational factors. It also describes the media's shift from dispositionism to situationalism in covering NFL concussions over time. Finally, it proposes six policy recommendations including improving equipment, increasing education, independent diagnosis and reporting of injuries, altering liability structures, changing NFL rules, and potentially ending football.
Forest View Breakfast and Learn 12-10-2014Elena Bridges
This document discusses a meeting focused on best practices for collaboration between rural mental health providers and the VA to meet the mental health needs of returning veterans in Michigan. It provides an overview of PTSD and TBI, including history, DSM-V criteria, symptoms, comorbidity, assessment tools, and treatment approaches. The objectives are to review the history and diagnosis of PTSD/TBI, explain assessment and case management skills, and discuss networking to strengthen veterans' services in Michigan.
This document provides an overview of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It begins by discussing what PTSD is and how it can affect all aspects of a person's life. It then goes into detail about the history of PTSD throughout different wars. Specific symptoms and how the amygdala and hippocampus are involved in the disorder are explained. Finally, the document discusses treatment methods and includes interviews with psychologists and veterans about their experiences with PTSD.
This document discusses post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its treatment. It provides background on PTSD, noting it has been historically called names like shell shock. The symptoms of PTSD can include uncontrolled shaking, loss of appetite, inability to focus, and nightmares. The best current treatment approach is cognitive processing therapy, which helps patients process traumatic experiences by allowing them to feel angry, frustrated, and scared. The US government is working to improve mental healthcare, including investing in training more professionals and expanding coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) arises as a delayed response to an exceptionally stressful event like war, disaster, or assault. Symptoms include re-experiencing the event through flashbacks or nightmares, avoidance of reminders, and increased anxiety and arousal. Risk factors include previous trauma, lack of social support, and genetics. Diagnosis involves assessing symptoms of re-experiencing, avoidance, changes in mood and arousal. Treatment options include antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) which exposes patients to traumatic memories and teaches coping skills.
PTSD is experienced by returning veterans due to combat and can negatively impact their relationships and community life through increased rates of homelessness, violence, and substance abuse. Family members of veterans also experience secondary traumatic stress. While PTSD was previously misunderstood, greater research and awareness in the psychology field has improved diagnosis and treatment, though more progress still needs to be made.
The document discusses post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the history of understanding trauma. It provides examples of case histories showing how traumatic events can lead to PTSD symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, and anxiety. The recognition and diagnosis of PTSD has evolved over time from World War I when it was called "shell shock" to the modern conceptualization in the DSM. The cultural and political contexts have also shaped views of trauma and its psychological consequences.
The document discusses post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military veterans and service members. It provides a brief history of PTSD and how it has been diagnosed over time. Statistics are presented showing high rates of PTSD among recent veterans deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, with only about half seeking treatment due to fears of stigma. Risk factors, symptoms, treatments and prevention strategies are outlined. The impacts of untreated PTSD include increased crime, substance abuse, domestic violence, broken relationships and poor work performance.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can affect all aspects of a person's life due to trauma exposure. PTSD symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance, emotional issues, anger, hypervigilance, anxiety, and dissociation. While substance abuse and emotional numbing are negative coping mechanisms, treatment can help people cope with PTSD.
PTSD is a serious issue among US soldiers that affects their daily lives long after deployment. A study of over 6,000 service members found that 16-17% of those returning from Iraq and 11% from Afghanistan reported symptoms of PTSD or related disorders. Left untreated, PTSD can lead to depression, substance abuse, and even suicide. Group therapy helps soldiers realize they are not alone in their struggles. However, many soldiers choose not to seek treatment due to fears about how it may damage their careers in the military. Raising awareness of PTSD is important to help those suffering receive the support and care they need.
Hidden Wounds of War Conference, May 15, 2015Elena Bridges
The Hidden Wounds of War Conference agenda includes:
- A documentary screening and panel discussion in the morning
- Lunch being provided from noon to 12:50PM
- Three speakers in the afternoon addressing PTSD and suicide in the military, unique ways current war injuries alter the brain, and worship addressing needs of veterans with moral injury.
Therapeutics In War discusses injuries from explosions and their treatment. Explosions can cause primary injuries from blast waves, secondary injuries from objects accelerated by the blast, and tertiary injuries from victim movement. Primary lung injuries include contusions and barotrauma like pneumothorax. Lung damage impairs gas exchange and patients often require ventilation. Gastrointestinal injuries were once thought as common as lung injuries but recent studies found them only in massive trauma. Brain and heart injuries are also possible but difficult to distinguish from impact injuries. Initial medical care focuses on ABCs, controlling hemorrhage, and rapid evacuation.
1) Secondary blast injuries from explosions are more frequent than primary injuries and are caused by flying fragments, usually affecting multiple body structures.
2) Treatment of blast injuries follows a staged approach, beginning with damage control surgery to control bleeding and contamination, followed by intensive care and later reconstructive procedures.
3) For the 5 patients presented, all had severe bleeding managed with damage control surgery and later vacuum-assisted closure dressings and irrigation to promote wound healing over time in the hospital.
The American Civil War was a war between the northern Union states and the southern Confederate states over the issue of slavery. The southern states wanted to keep slavery legal, while the northern states wanted to abolish it. In 1861, seven southern slave states seceded from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America, electing Jefferson Davis as their president. The war began when Confederate forces attacked Union troops at Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861. Over 600,000 soldiers and civilians lost their lives during the war, which ended in 1865 when the Union defeated the Confederacy and abolished slavery nationwide.
1) Blast injuries can cause a wide range of damage depending on factors like the type of explosive, distance from the blast, and presence of barriers. Primary injuries result directly from blast wave overpressure and include blast lung and traumatic brain injury.
2) Secondary injuries are caused by bomb fragments and debris that can penetrate the body. Tertiary injuries occur when the victim's body is propelled by the blast, often causing fractures and amputations upon impact. Quaternary injuries include burns, crush injuries, and complications from toxic inhalation/contamination.
3) Blast lung is a common primary injury where the rapid pressure change ruptures the lungs. Symptoms include hypoxemia. Treatment involves oxygen supplementation
Amputation,Stump care, phantom limb pain and gait training in lower limbHarshita89
1) Phantom limb pain and sensations are perceptions ranging from slight tingling to sharp pain that amputees feel in a limb that is no longer physically attached. It is estimated to affect 49-83% of amputees.
2) There are two main types of pain after amputation - incisional stump pain localized around the scar, and phantom pain felt in the amputated limb itself. Phantom pain can be crushing or tearing.
3) While phantom sensations often occur right after amputation, phantom pain may affect 8-10% of amputees initially but can persist for years in some cases. Stump pain is usually described as pressing, throbbing or burning.
A 32-year old male security inspector presented with bleeding from his right ear and mouth after experiencing a blast from a gun. On examination, he had a facial nerve palsy on the right side, his right ear canal was filled with blood, and his soft palate had a hole with oozing blood. Imaging showed fractures to the skull and soft tissues. He was treated with antibiotics, analgesics, steroids, eye and mouth care, and underwent further management including physiotherapy, psychiatric evaluation, and surgery. The discussion section explores the possible injury mechanisms and anatomical structures involved, as well as the prognosis for facial nerve function and tinnitus.
Blast injuries can cause damage through four mechanisms: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary. Primary blast injury damages gas-filled organs from the pressure wave. Secondary injuries are caused by flying debris. Tertiary injuries result from victims being thrown. Quaternary injuries include burns. Blast lung injury is a common primary injury that causes lung contusions and hemorrhaging. Treatment involves oxygen, chest physiotherapy, and drainage of pneumothoraces. Even without head trauma, blast waves can damage the brain by depriving it of oxygen. Blast-induced neurotrauma is an important type of traumatic brain injury.
Amputation is the complete removal of an injured or deformed body part. It is performed to treat conditions such as peripheral vascular disease, trauma, infection, tumors, and congenital anomalies. The goals of amputation are to remove diseased tissue, reduce morbidity and mortality from severe conditions, and allow for reconstruction to produce a functional end organ. Various techniques are used depending on the condition and location of the amputation. Postoperative management focuses on wound healing, pain management, rehabilitation, and prevention of complications.
This document outlines principles of amputation, beginning with definitions and a brief history. It discusses indications for amputation including the 3 D's (dead, dying, or damn nuisance limb) and covers pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative principles and considerations. Complications are addressed as well as amputation in children. Prosthetics and rehabilitation goals are also summarized. The document provides an overview of best practices and factors to consider for successful amputation outcomes.
"Reintegrating Returning Warriors and The Subtleties of PTSD: Practice, Research and Policy"
by Col Jeffrey Yarvis, Chief of Soldier Behavioral Health Service, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Washington DC
This document discusses addressing the needs of veterans in crisis. It covers several key points:
1. Military culture is unique and impacts every aspect of a service member's life, including their family. It functions in a hierarchical structure and values discipline, loyalty and honor.
2. Exposure to trauma and stress is common for military personnel due to factors like deployment, combat, and family stressors, which can exacerbate mental health issues.
3. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that some veterans experience after trauma during service. Symptoms include reliving the trauma, avoidance, negative changes in mood, and hyperarousal.
4. It is important
Crime victim are at risk for developing PTSD. Rape trauma syndrome is also known as PTSD. PTSD is not only a veterans condition. PTSD develop after experiencing a traumatic event. Traumatic events may include child abuse, child sex abuse, sexual assault, natural disasters, accidents, or combat trauma. PTSD awareness, education, and early intervention can help survivors of crime from developing PTSD, or chronic long term effects of crime victimization.
Abnormal psychology Stress and mental healthKadine Duncan
Adjustment disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder can develop after experiencing stressful life events. Adjustment disorder involves distressing symptoms that occur within 3 months of a stressor like unemployment, divorce or bereavement. Symptoms include difficulty functioning and concentrating. Post-traumatic stress disorder can develop after traumatic events like accidents, disasters or assault. It is characterized by vivid memories of the event and disturbance in sleep and behavior. Risk factors include previous trauma, lack of support, and membership in minority groups. Without treatment, long-term problems with socializing, substance abuse, depression and anxiety can occur.
PTSD is experienced by returning veterans due to combat and can negatively impact their relationships and community life through increased rates of homelessness, violence, and substance abuse. Family members of veterans also experience secondary traumatic stress. While PTSD was previously misunderstood, greater research and awareness in the psychology field has improved diagnosis and treatment, though more progress still needs to be made.
The document discusses post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the history of understanding trauma. It provides examples of case histories showing how traumatic events can lead to PTSD symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, and anxiety. The recognition and diagnosis of PTSD has evolved over time from World War I when it was called "shell shock" to the modern conceptualization in the DSM. The cultural and political contexts have also shaped views of trauma and its psychological consequences.
The document discusses post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military veterans and service members. It provides a brief history of PTSD and how it has been diagnosed over time. Statistics are presented showing high rates of PTSD among recent veterans deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, with only about half seeking treatment due to fears of stigma. Risk factors, symptoms, treatments and prevention strategies are outlined. The impacts of untreated PTSD include increased crime, substance abuse, domestic violence, broken relationships and poor work performance.
A detail slide on ptsd for psychology students create and present by Maryam Shahzadi. Detail study of ptsd causes reason and all related ptsd in a single slide. Share with your friends
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can affect all aspects of a person's life due to trauma exposure. PTSD symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance, emotional issues, anger, hypervigilance, anxiety, and dissociation. While substance abuse and emotional numbing are negative coping mechanisms, treatment can help people cope with PTSD.
PTSD is a serious issue among US soldiers that affects their daily lives long after deployment. A study of over 6,000 service members found that 16-17% of those returning from Iraq and 11% from Afghanistan reported symptoms of PTSD or related disorders. Left untreated, PTSD can lead to depression, substance abuse, and even suicide. Group therapy helps soldiers realize they are not alone in their struggles. However, many soldiers choose not to seek treatment due to fears about how it may damage their careers in the military. Raising awareness of PTSD is important to help those suffering receive the support and care they need.
Hidden Wounds of War Conference, May 15, 2015Elena Bridges
The Hidden Wounds of War Conference agenda includes:
- A documentary screening and panel discussion in the morning
- Lunch being provided from noon to 12:50PM
- Three speakers in the afternoon addressing PTSD and suicide in the military, unique ways current war injuries alter the brain, and worship addressing needs of veterans with moral injury.
Therapeutics In War discusses injuries from explosions and their treatment. Explosions can cause primary injuries from blast waves, secondary injuries from objects accelerated by the blast, and tertiary injuries from victim movement. Primary lung injuries include contusions and barotrauma like pneumothorax. Lung damage impairs gas exchange and patients often require ventilation. Gastrointestinal injuries were once thought as common as lung injuries but recent studies found them only in massive trauma. Brain and heart injuries are also possible but difficult to distinguish from impact injuries. Initial medical care focuses on ABCs, controlling hemorrhage, and rapid evacuation.
1) Secondary blast injuries from explosions are more frequent than primary injuries and are caused by flying fragments, usually affecting multiple body structures.
2) Treatment of blast injuries follows a staged approach, beginning with damage control surgery to control bleeding and contamination, followed by intensive care and later reconstructive procedures.
3) For the 5 patients presented, all had severe bleeding managed with damage control surgery and later vacuum-assisted closure dressings and irrigation to promote wound healing over time in the hospital.
The American Civil War was a war between the northern Union states and the southern Confederate states over the issue of slavery. The southern states wanted to keep slavery legal, while the northern states wanted to abolish it. In 1861, seven southern slave states seceded from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America, electing Jefferson Davis as their president. The war began when Confederate forces attacked Union troops at Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861. Over 600,000 soldiers and civilians lost their lives during the war, which ended in 1865 when the Union defeated the Confederacy and abolished slavery nationwide.
1) Blast injuries can cause a wide range of damage depending on factors like the type of explosive, distance from the blast, and presence of barriers. Primary injuries result directly from blast wave overpressure and include blast lung and traumatic brain injury.
2) Secondary injuries are caused by bomb fragments and debris that can penetrate the body. Tertiary injuries occur when the victim's body is propelled by the blast, often causing fractures and amputations upon impact. Quaternary injuries include burns, crush injuries, and complications from toxic inhalation/contamination.
3) Blast lung is a common primary injury where the rapid pressure change ruptures the lungs. Symptoms include hypoxemia. Treatment involves oxygen supplementation
Amputation,Stump care, phantom limb pain and gait training in lower limbHarshita89
1) Phantom limb pain and sensations are perceptions ranging from slight tingling to sharp pain that amputees feel in a limb that is no longer physically attached. It is estimated to affect 49-83% of amputees.
2) There are two main types of pain after amputation - incisional stump pain localized around the scar, and phantom pain felt in the amputated limb itself. Phantom pain can be crushing or tearing.
3) While phantom sensations often occur right after amputation, phantom pain may affect 8-10% of amputees initially but can persist for years in some cases. Stump pain is usually described as pressing, throbbing or burning.
A 32-year old male security inspector presented with bleeding from his right ear and mouth after experiencing a blast from a gun. On examination, he had a facial nerve palsy on the right side, his right ear canal was filled with blood, and his soft palate had a hole with oozing blood. Imaging showed fractures to the skull and soft tissues. He was treated with antibiotics, analgesics, steroids, eye and mouth care, and underwent further management including physiotherapy, psychiatric evaluation, and surgery. The discussion section explores the possible injury mechanisms and anatomical structures involved, as well as the prognosis for facial nerve function and tinnitus.
Blast injuries can cause damage through four mechanisms: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary. Primary blast injury damages gas-filled organs from the pressure wave. Secondary injuries are caused by flying debris. Tertiary injuries result from victims being thrown. Quaternary injuries include burns. Blast lung injury is a common primary injury that causes lung contusions and hemorrhaging. Treatment involves oxygen, chest physiotherapy, and drainage of pneumothoraces. Even without head trauma, blast waves can damage the brain by depriving it of oxygen. Blast-induced neurotrauma is an important type of traumatic brain injury.
Amputation is the complete removal of an injured or deformed body part. It is performed to treat conditions such as peripheral vascular disease, trauma, infection, tumors, and congenital anomalies. The goals of amputation are to remove diseased tissue, reduce morbidity and mortality from severe conditions, and allow for reconstruction to produce a functional end organ. Various techniques are used depending on the condition and location of the amputation. Postoperative management focuses on wound healing, pain management, rehabilitation, and prevention of complications.
This document outlines principles of amputation, beginning with definitions and a brief history. It discusses indications for amputation including the 3 D's (dead, dying, or damn nuisance limb) and covers pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative principles and considerations. Complications are addressed as well as amputation in children. Prosthetics and rehabilitation goals are also summarized. The document provides an overview of best practices and factors to consider for successful amputation outcomes.
"Reintegrating Returning Warriors and The Subtleties of PTSD: Practice, Research and Policy"
by Col Jeffrey Yarvis, Chief of Soldier Behavioral Health Service, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Washington DC
This document discusses addressing the needs of veterans in crisis. It covers several key points:
1. Military culture is unique and impacts every aspect of a service member's life, including their family. It functions in a hierarchical structure and values discipline, loyalty and honor.
2. Exposure to trauma and stress is common for military personnel due to factors like deployment, combat, and family stressors, which can exacerbate mental health issues.
3. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that some veterans experience after trauma during service. Symptoms include reliving the trauma, avoidance, negative changes in mood, and hyperarousal.
4. It is important
Crime victim are at risk for developing PTSD. Rape trauma syndrome is also known as PTSD. PTSD is not only a veterans condition. PTSD develop after experiencing a traumatic event. Traumatic events may include child abuse, child sex abuse, sexual assault, natural disasters, accidents, or combat trauma. PTSD awareness, education, and early intervention can help survivors of crime from developing PTSD, or chronic long term effects of crime victimization.
Abnormal psychology Stress and mental healthKadine Duncan
Adjustment disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder can develop after experiencing stressful life events. Adjustment disorder involves distressing symptoms that occur within 3 months of a stressor like unemployment, divorce or bereavement. Symptoms include difficulty functioning and concentrating. Post-traumatic stress disorder can develop after traumatic events like accidents, disasters or assault. It is characterized by vivid memories of the event and disturbance in sleep and behavior. Risk factors include previous trauma, lack of support, and membership in minority groups. Without treatment, long-term problems with socializing, substance abuse, depression and anxiety can occur.
primary care management of the returning veteran with PTSDgreytigyr
This document provides an overview and objectives for a presentation on primary care management of returning veterans with PTSD. It discusses the scope of PTSD among veterans, the pathophysiology and diagnostic criteria, and how PTSD can impact common medical problems and family relationships. It outlines the role of osteopathic and adjunctive interventions, as well as resources for managing PTSD. Maps and images are included to depict areas of conflict and lifestyle impacts. The presentation aims to help primary care providers better recognize, understand, and treat PTSD among veteran patients.
This document discusses combat-related trauma and PTSD. It defines key terms like combat, trauma, and stress. It then discusses common symptoms of combat-related PTSD like difficulties with relationships, depression, feeling on guard, and substance abuse. The document notes that individual perception of a traumatic event is important for developing PTSD rather than just exposure. It recommends improved PTSD treatment for veterans that considers combat experiences. Treatments discussed include prolonged exposure therapy, EMDR, and cognitive processing therapy. The document also notes issues with misdiagnosis of veterans and confusion between PTSD and TBI. It provides sources for further information.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a traumatic event. PTSD affects around 7-8 million American adults and symptoms include re-experiencing the traumatic event through flashbacks or nightmares, avoidance of trauma-related stimuli, and increased arousal such as difficulty sleeping or concentrating. Risk factors include a history of trauma, previous mental illness, lack of social support, and genetic and biological factors like an overactive amygdala. Treatment focuses on therapy and medication to help manage symptoms.
This document discusses post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from a Christian perspective. It defines PTSD and outlines its symptoms and effects. PTSD is caused by exposure to traumatic events and can impact brain regions like the hippocampus and amygdala. Common symptoms include re-experiencing trauma, avoidance, numbness, and hyperarousal. Treatment options discussed include medications, psychotherapy like cognitive behavioral therapy, and critical incident stress debriefing. Risk factors for developing PTSD and its impacts on relationships are also covered.
- Approximately 450 million people worldwide suffer from mental disorders, which are among the leading causes of ill health and disability. One in four people will experience a mental disorder at some point in their lives.
- Every 40 seconds, someone dies by suicide, resulting in over 800,000 global suicides annually - more deaths than from war and homicide combined. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for those aged 15-29.
- Mental health refers to a state of well-being in one's body, mind, emotions, and relationships. However, stressful life events can negatively impact mental health and cause reactions like sleep problems, sadness, worry, and lack of motivation. Seeking help is important if symptoms are severe
Adjustment disorder is a psychological response to stress that results in behavioral or emotional symptoms. Symptoms must begin within 3 months of the stressor and be more severe than expected. Symptoms lessen when the stressor ends or the person adapts. Unemployment and divorce are common stressors that can lead to adjustment disorder. Symptoms include difficulty functioning, feeling overwhelmed, lack of concentration, lack of appetite, and insomnia.
Post-traumatic stress disoder (PTSD) is a condition that develops after s person witnesses or becomes involved in a serious trauma such as a life-threatening assault or natural disaster.
Read here: https://www.findatherapist.com/blog/ptsd-understanding-the-nightmare-of-the-trauma/
PTSD is an anxiety disorder that develops after exposure to a traumatic or dangerous event. Symptoms include re-experiencing the trauma through flashbacks or nightmares, avoidance of trauma-related stimuli, increased arousal and negative mood, and can start within 3 months of the event and last for longer than a month. Effective treatments include cognitive behavioral therapy such as exposure therapy and cognitive restructuring, as well as antidepressant medication.
What is PTSD in veterans ? PTSD Post-traumatic stress disorder is more common among veterans who have just returned from the war due to the stress and trauma.
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that develops after exposure to a traumatic event. Symptoms include re-experiencing the trauma through flashbacks or nightmares, avoidance of trauma-related stimuli, increased arousal and negative changes in mood and cognition. Risk factors include a history of childhood trauma, lack of social support, and severity of the traumatic event. Effective treatments include trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and medications like SSRIs.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can occur after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic or life-threatening event. PTSD is characterized by symptoms of re-experiencing the event, avoidance of trauma-related stimuli, negative alterations in cognitions and mood, and increased arousal. The document discusses risk factors for PTSD including a history of trauma, mental illness, death of a loved one, feelings of horror or helplessness during the event, and lack of social support. Factors of resilience that can reduce PTSD risk include seeking support, positive coping strategies, feeling capable during the traumatic incident, and ability to respond effectively to fear.
Veterans with PTSD can negatively impact their communities in several ways. Memories may be triggered by sights and sounds, causing veterans to relive traumatic events and become isolated. Veterans with PTSD also have higher rates of domestic violence. Their symptoms, like feeling anxious or having a short temper, can make family life stressful. Additionally, troubled veterans are more likely to engage in criminal behavior like drunken fights or domestic violence. Substance abuse is also common among veterans as a way to cope with PTSD symptoms, and maintaining employment can be difficult. Overall, undiagnosed or untreated PTSD in veterans affects their relationships, mental health, and ability to fully participate in their communities.
HOW TO OVERCOME DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY IN THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN THE WORLD WE...Faga1939
This article aims to present the causes of depression and anxiety in individuals, which are considered the evils of the century, and the solutions that would allow them to be overcome. Depression and anxiety affect more than 300 million people worldwide. In Brazil, the disorder affects around 18.6 million individuals, according to data from PAHO (Pan American Health Organization), which corresponds to 9.3% of the population.
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is marked by increased stress and anxiety following exposure to a traumatic event like combat, assault, or a natural disaster. Symptoms include reliving the event through flashbacks or nightmares and trying to avoid reminders of the trauma. While anyone can develop PTSD, it is most common in young adults and tends to last longer without treatment. Common treatments include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), psychotherapy like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and encouraging patients to discuss the traumatic experience at their own pace.
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2. Quotable Quotes -- Eleanor Roosevelt on the Human Cost of War
:
"Dear Lord,
Lest I continue My complacent way Help me to
remember Somehow out there A man died for me
today. As long as there be war I then must Ask
and answer Am I worth dying for?”
During the World War II era, almost 25% of the nation served in the
military. Today it’s about 1% of the nation currently serves in the
military. This often translate to mean that many people do not
understand the cost of war or the sacrifieces military families make
execpt those who are directly affected by the war. “This prayer is
probably more relevant now more than ever”.
http://www.healingcombattrauma.com/2011/12/quotable-quotes-eleanor-
roosevelt-on-the-human-cost-of-war.html
3. • The military soldier may experience trauma in a variety of circumstances, during
training as well as war. In some cases, severe injury and sometimes loss of life,
may occur. Studies have shown that the longest lasting effects seem to emerge
from wartime experiences. Many soldiers have been affected directly and
indirectly after being exposed to death and destruction during combat. Often they
are required to be on alert, ready at a moment's notice, waiting for days or weeks
at a time, for a confrontation to happen.
(National Center for PTSD, 2010).
4. Soldiers are always on alert with the threat of losing their life when in combat.
Many soldiers survive events in which they witnessed the killing of civilians and
the death of fellow soldiers, even their adversary.
Even individuals in supporting roles, such as medics, nurses, persons serving
grave duty, transport pilots, and Military Police, among others, are at risk to
develop problems.
The internal thoughts of these events remains strong and continues to interfere
with their functioning and enjoyment of life (Karmey, 2008)
5. Stress injuries are invisible, which means they are often overlooked
by leaders and other professionals
Stress injuries can provoke feelings of shame in soldiers, resulting in
their reluctance to admit to having terrifying or horrible experiences
The severity of any given traumatic stress injury is unpredictable, it
requires patience and understanding during the treatment process
Sometimes, the disabling effects of traumatic stress injuries may be
delayed in their onset until weeks or months after returning from a
deployment
(Mettler,2011)
6. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's
triggered by a terrifying event. Symptoms may include flashbacks,
nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about
the event.
After a traumatic event, many people have a difficult time adjusting and
coping with their thoughts . But with time and taking care of yourself, such
traumatic reactions usually get better. In some cases, though, the symptoms
can get worse or last for months or even years. Sometimes it may prevent
you from performing normal daily routines. In a case such as this, you may
need to seek intervention from a professional.
National Center for PTSD (2010)
7. There are many different ways that PTSD can impact your everyday life.
• Flashbacks- reliving the trauma over and over, including physical
symptom like a racing heart or sweating.
• Bad dreams.
• Frightening thoughts.
Re-experiencing symptoms may cause problems in a person’s everyday
routine. They can start from the person’s own thoughts and feelings.
Words, objects, or situations that are reminders of the event can also
trigger re-experiencing (Tull, 2009).
8. • Staying away from places, events, or objects that are reminders of the experience.
• Feeling emotionally numb or losing interest in things you use to care about
• Having trouble remembering the dangerous event.
• Feeling strong guilt, depression, or worry
• Losing interest in activities that were enjoyable in the past
(Tull, 2009)
Things that remind a person of the traumatic event can trigger avoidance symptoms.
These symptoms may cause a person to change his or her personal routine. For example,
after a bad car accident, a person who usually drives may avoid driving or riding in a car
.
9. • Being easily startled
• Feeling tense or “ on edge”
• Having difficulty sleeping, and/ or having angry outbursts.
Hyper arousal symptoms are usually constant, instead of being triggered
by things that remind one of the traumatic events. They can make the
person feel stressed and angry. These symptoms may make it hard to do
daily tasks, such as sleeping, eating, or concentrating (Tull, 2009).
10. A traumatic brain injury also known as TBI is caused by sudden
blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts
the function of the brain.
Depression is frequently noted in individuals with chronic post-
concussion syndrome (mild TBI).
Individuals with TBI who experience depression post-injury
report more symptoms and more severe symptoms than those
TBI patients without depression.
This can extend to the perception of other problems, including
cognitive problems in individuals with TBI, with individuals
with depression, anxiety and PTSD reporting more problems
with cognitive function than other groups.
Depression after TBI is linked to abnormal imaging results, older
age at time of injury, and higher levels of depressive symptoms
in the week following injury.
(Tanielian T, 2008)
11. Risking another brain injury (skiing, contact sports,
motorcycles, etc.)
Alcohol and illicit drugs
Caffeine or “energy enhancers”
Cough, cold, allergy meds containing pseudoephedrine
Over the counter sleeping aids
Returning too soon to a high risk area in a combat zone
Return to combat too soon…
May result in susceptibility to repeat concussion
May put the Soldier and fellow Soldiers at risk
(MACE)
12. A Major Depressive Episode is when an individual experiences a discrete episode of persistent and
pervasive emotional depression. There must be at least 5 symptoms from the list below that persist
for at least 2 weeks. One of the symptoms must be a depressed mood or loss of interest. These are
two-questions generally asked during the screening process:
1. Depressed Mood
2. Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all or almost all activities.
3. Significant weight loss or gain, or increase/decrease in appetite.
4. Insomnia or hypersomnia.
5. Psychomotor agitation or retardation.
6. Fatigue or loss of energy.
7. Feelings of worthlessness inappropriate guilt.
8. Diminished concentration or indecisiveness.
9. Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide.
(American Medical Network)
13. Major depression is a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily
feeling sad or blue. It is a serious medical illness that affects one’s
thoughts, feelings, behavior, mood and physical health. Depression is a
life-long condition in which periods of wellness alternate with recurrences
of illness (American Psychiatric Association, 2000).
Major Depressive Disorder is more commonly known as depression
Women are two times more likely to be affected by Major Depressive Disorder
than men
Causes may vary from biological to psychological
Most episodes of depression usually end over a period of time
Major Depression can last for years
Successful treatment of depression does not guarantee that it will not reoccur
14. The most common form of treatment is medication; various
prescription medications exist for the purpose of treating
depression
Ex: Prozac and Zoloft
Cognitive therapy-This type of talk therapy helps you recognize
the ways of thinking (cognitive patterns) that are keeping you
stuck — for example, negative or inaccurate ways of perceiving
normal situations.
(American Psychiatric Association, 2000)
16. Rates of PTSD,
depression and TBI
•About 300,000 currently suffer from PTSD or major depression
•About 320,000 reported experiencing TBI during deployment
(Rand, 2008)
17. On Aug. 31, President Barack Obama signed an executive order to improve access to
mental health services for veterans, service members and military families. Obama
directed DOD, the VA, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the
Department of Education to develop a National Research Action Plan that will include
strategies to improve early diagnosis and treatment effectiveness for TBI and PTSD. He
further directed DOD and DHHS to conduct a comprehensive mental health study, with
an emphasis on Major Depression, PTSD, TBI, and related injuries to develop better
prevention, diagnosis, and treatment options (Office of the Press Secretary, 2012)
18. The Department of Defense is responsible for providing the military
Forces needed to deter war and protect the security of our country.
The major elements of these forces are the Army, Navy, Marine Corps,
and Air Force, consisting of about 1.4 million men and women on
active duty.
They are backed, in case of emergency, by the 1.2 million members of
the Reserve and National Guard. In addition, there are about 670,000
civilian employees in the Defense Department. Under the President,
who is also Commander in Chief, the Secretary of Defense exercises
authority, direction, and control over the Department, which includes
the separately organized military departments of Army, Navy, and Air
Force, the Joint Chiefs of Staff providing military advice, the
combatant commands, and defense agencies and field activities
established for specific purposes (U.S. Department of Defense).
19. The VA offers many benefits other than health care to dependents and survivors
according to the Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors VA
Pamphlet.
Education/Training
Home loan guaranty
Life insurance
Burial and memorial services
When working with military connected families it is important to discuss the VA and
its benefits with your clients. It is also important to encourage the veteran to enroll for
VA healthcare benefits immediately after separation from the military. Sometimes
family members are also eligible for benefits so it is important for social workers to
know that the VA can be a great resource for military families (Department of Veterans
Affairs, 2010).
20. VA provides readjustment counseling at 207 community-based Vet Centers located in all 50 states,
the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands to help combat veterans
readjust to civilian life.
Eligibility: Veterans are eligible if they served on active duty in a combat theater during World War
II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, or the campaigns in Lebanon, Grenada, Panama,
Somalia, Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq and the Global War on Terror. Veterans, who served in
the active military during the Vietnam Era, but not in the Republic of Vietnam, must have requested
services at a Vet Center before Jan. 1, 2004.
Services: Vet Center staff provides individual, group, family, military sexual trauma, and
bereavement counseling. Services include treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or help
with any other military related issue that affects functioning within the family, work, school or other
areas of everyday life, plus a wide range of other services including outreach, education, medical
referral, homeless veteran services, employment, VA benefit referral, and the brokering of non-VA
services.
Bereavement Counseling: Bereavement Counseling is available to all family members including
spouses, children, parents and siblings of service members who die while on active duty. This includes
federally activated members of the National Guard and reserve components. Bereavement services
may be accessed by calling (202) 461-6530.
For additional information, contact the nearest Vet Center or visit: http://www.vetcenter.va.gov/.
21. Provide readjustment counseling in a caring manner to eligible veterans
and their families.
Provide a broad range of counseling, outreach and referral services, to
help veterans make a satisfying post-war readjustment to civilian life.
Individual Counseling
Group Counseling
Sexual Trauma Counseling
Marital/Family Counseling
Bereavement Counseling
Drug and Alcohol Referral
Employment Guidance
Benefits Assistance/Referral
Liaison with VA & Community Resources (Vet Centers)
22. When a soldier discloses a history of TBI, this is not confirmation
that one actually occurred…however
The failure to report an event or seek medical help does not mean
that a TBI did not occur
When symptom onset is delayed by days to weeks after a TBI, the
symptoms are most likely due to other causes than the TBI
The symptoms associated with PTSD and Major Depression are
often delayed in onset
(Flynn, Fredrick)
23. As the soldier begins to return to a functional or routine
lifestyle, a physical or emotional stressor may cause re-
occurrence of the symptoms
It is important to remember that soldiers are not defined by
their TBI, PTSD, or mental illness.
Often it is necessary to involve the spouse, significant others,
and in some cases the children, in the educational and healing
process of the soldier
(Flynn, Fredrick)
24. Soldiers need time to tell their story and receive the
comprehensive evaluation that they deserve – this can not be
accomplished in a understaffed setting or a clinic with
inadequately trained staff
It is important for providers to be competent when
implementing services; improper interventions can present a
delay in an individual’s progress. Sometimes providers do
more harm by the treatment they prescribe
(Flynn, Fredrick)
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